Cody Carnes - Christ Be Magnified Chikamu

Title:

Let the Light In

Devotional:

Verse 1:

It’s time for the sleeper to wake

It’s time for the old winds to change

I hear the Spirit say it’s time

Verse 2:

It’s time for the dead man to rise

It’s time for the Great Light to shine

I hear the Spirit say it’s time

Chorus:

Fling wide you heavenly gates

Let the King of Glory in

Let the King of Glory in

Come ride in on Your people’s praise

Let the King of Glory in 

Let the King of Glory in

Bridge:

Open up the windows

Let the Light in

I came across this song idea a few years ago while I was sitting at the piano worshipping and writing. At that moment, I had a vision of the windows of my heart and the hearts of other people opening up to the Great Light of Jesus (Matt 4:16) – like the fresh morning light that pours into my house when I open the curtains. 

The light of God illuminates our hearts and brings fresh life and hope when we open up and invite Him in.

In John 8:12 (ESV), Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Then, in Revelation 3:20 (NLT), He says, “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in…”

I love what those two verses show us; how Jesus wants to be a part of our lives. How every moment of every day, He is present, waiting for us to invite Him in. And when we do, when we give Him access to the dark places we’re afraid to expose, something amazing happens.

The sleeper awakes. Old winds begin to change. What was dead is brought to life. And the Great Light shines. 

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2, ESV

Take a moment and ask yourself: In what areas of my life do I need God’s light to shine? Where do I feel overwhelmed by darkness, held hostage by fear, broken by shame?

Today, you have the opportunity to let the light in. You can answer Jesus’ knock, open the door, and experience real relationship with Him.

With all of my heart, I believe a movement of God is happening upon the earth today. I believe He’s bringing people from a place of religion to relationship. It's the cry of my heart. I want it for you. And I want it for the people and family in my life who don’t yet know Him. 

But it starts with you and me, it starts with us letting the light in, so the King of glory can shine through us.

And I hear the Spirit saying it’s time.

“Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10, NLT